ORLANDO (September 9, 2011) –A fleet of pink fire trucks are traveling the nation to spread cancer awareness as part of the "Pink Heals Tour." The tour will bring professional firefighters in full pink gear who call themselves the "Guardians of the Ribbon." The Guardians bring love and hope to communities around the country in the form of pink fire trucks. They inspire cities and empower leaders to support the women of their communities to "Care Enough to Wear Pink." This non-profit supports and helps other non-profit programs raise money by bringing the pink fire trucks to various fund raisers to assist in the efforts at no charge to the organization. As Guardians of The Ribbon, the goal is to spread the "Cares Enough to Wear Pink" campaign until all are in pink shirts. Why? Because Pink Heals!

 

Local firefighters have partnered with Pink Heals for this free event on October 1, 2011. Pointe Orlando will host the fleet of pink trucks as well as various activities and events throughout the evening from 6pm-2am. The Orange County Firefighters Benevolent Association will also be selling pink t-shirts and collecting donations, with proceeds to benefit various local cancer centers. Guardians of the Ribbon, Pointe Orlando and local firefighters invite everyone to come out, buy a t-shirt, sign one of the pink trucks and to be part of The Pink Heals Tour. Local firefighters will sport pink and invite others to wear pink to show support in the fight against cancer. Participating Pointe Orlando restaurants, bars and retailers will offer discounts to those who purchase a pink wrist band.

 

Located on International Drive adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center, Pointe Orlando is an inviting collection of outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment center with over 40 retail, restaurant and entertainment options. Pointe Orlando features an eclectic mix of award-winning restaurants, many unique to the area, as well as local and regional restaurants, retail and entertainment. The center features B.B. King’s Blues Club, Regal Cinema’s Stadium 20 + IMAX, Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant, Bar & Store, AIX Armani Exchange, Victoria’s Secret, Hollister Co., Bath & Body Works, The Capital Grille, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Chico’s, SGH sunglass hut, WonderWorks, Yankee Candle, Brighton, Synergy: Your Genuine Life is Good Neighborhood Shoppe, Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, Artsy Abode, Taverna Opa, Tharoo & Co. Jewelry Boutique and more. For more information, visit www.pointeorlando.com.

  

For more information, or to schedule an interview, go to www.pinkfiretrucks.org, or email Dave Graybill at dgraybill@yahoo.com.

 

Susan Godorov, 407-248-2838

Susan.Godorov@centroprop.com

9/2011